Compassionate Mental Health Treatment at Anchor Life Clinic
About Anchor Life Clinic
Our Mission
Accessible. Achievable. Anchorable.
We provide comprehensive and empowering mental health treatment, helping individuals establish healthy boundaries in their relationships. As a secular practice, we focus on science-backed therapeutic approaches to support patients as they navigate the chaos of life and address the trauma that can spiral out of control.
Our Specialized Providers
Melanie Mickey, LMHC, LPC, QS
Melanie Mickey, LMHC, LPC, QS
Melanie Mickey, LMHC, LPC, QS
Melanie specializes in the treatment of Borderline Personality as a certified Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provider. She applies this modality along with a unique combination of somatic therapy and relational skills to help individuals establish healthy boundaries within their relationships, reduce chaos, and address the spiral of t
Melanie specializes in the treatment of Borderline Personality as a certified Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provider. She applies this modality along with a unique combination of somatic therapy and relational skills to help individuals establish healthy boundaries within their relationships, reduce chaos, and address the spiral of trauma that often impacts emotional wellness. By focusing on the mind/body connection, she promotes resilience and healing. Licensed in Minnesota, Florida, Georgia, and Alaska, Melanie is also a qualified supervisor for Florida Mental Health Counseling Interns.
Stacy Gulston, LMHC
Melanie Mickey, LMHC, LPC, QS
Melanie Mickey, LMHC, LPC, QS
Stacy is trained to work with BIPOC communities and specializes in addressing Afro-Caribbean and African American trauma. Her areas of focus include PTSD, acute trauma stress, childhood trauma, and intergenerational trauma, all of which can impact boundaries in relationships. She also supports clients navigating the chaos of anxiety and d
Stacy is trained to work with BIPOC communities and specializes in addressing Afro-Caribbean and African American trauma. Her areas of focus include PTSD, acute trauma stress, childhood trauma, and intergenerational trauma, all of which can impact boundaries in relationships. She also supports clients navigating the chaos of anxiety and depression, helping them break free from a spiral of negative thought patterns. The therapeutic approaches she uses include CBT, DBT, and Attachment-Based Therapy.
Dana Schmalenberg, RMHI
Melanie Mickey, LMHC, LPC, QS
Dana Schmalenberg, RMHI
Dana is a dedicated therapist specializing in helping individuals navigate life transitions, explore their identities, and address women’s issues, trauma, and PTSD. With a compassionate and client-centered approach, Dana provides a supportive space for clients to process their experiences amidst the chaos of life. She helps them establish
Dana is a dedicated therapist specializing in helping individuals navigate life transitions, explore their identities, and address women’s issues, trauma, and PTSD. With a compassionate and client-centered approach, Dana provides a supportive space for clients to process their experiences amidst the chaos of life. She helps them establish healthy boundaries, build resilience, and create meaningful change, empowering individuals as they navigate challenges and avoid the downward spiral that can come from unresolved trauma. Her goal is to help clients discover their authentic selves and improve their relationships.
Bentley Dusablon, RMHI
Bentley Dusablon, RMHI
Dana Schmalenberg, RMHI
Bentley is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern who helps clients heal from trauma, navigate their relationships, and establish healthy boundaries to step out of the chaos they often feel in their lives. Specializing in trauma recovery, perfectionism, postpartum issues, LGBTQ+ affirmative care, and supporting adult children of crit
Bentley is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern who helps clients heal from trauma, navigate their relationships, and establish healthy boundaries to step out of the chaos they often feel in their lives. Specializing in trauma recovery, perfectionism, postpartum issues, LGBTQ+ affirmative care, and supporting adult children of critical or emotionally immature parents, she provides clarity and compassion. Bentley creates a safe, affirming space for those who feel stuck, unseen, or overwhelmed by the pressure to be someone they’re not, helping them break the spiral of negativity and reconnect with their inner truth.
Ivonne Estrella, MHI
Bentley Dusablon, RMHI
Kimberly Morales, MHI
Ivonne is a bilingual (English/Spanish) counseling student who employs an existential, CBT, and trauma-informed approach to foster a warm, supportive space for self-discovery and growth. She specializes in helping neurodivergent individuals, highly sensitive people (HSP), children, teens, and women navigate the chaos of their experiences.
Ivonne is a bilingual (English/Spanish) counseling student who employs an existential, CBT, and trauma-informed approach to foster a warm, supportive space for self-discovery and growth. She specializes in helping neurodivergent individuals, highly sensitive people (HSP), children, teens, and women navigate the chaos of their experiences. In her practice, she addresses issues related to boundaries and relationships, ensuring that clients feel safe, authentic, and understood—often adding a touch of humor to help break any emotional spiral caused by past trauma.
Kimberly Morales, MHI
Bentley Dusablon, RMHI
Kimberly Morales, MHI
Kimberly es una estudiante de consejería que cree que la sanación comienza al ser visto y comprendido, especialmente en medio del caos que a menudo acompaña el trauma en las relaciones. Siente pasión por acompañar a los clientes mientras exploran sus emociones, establecen límites saludables, desarrollan herramientas de afrontamiento y se
Kimberly es una estudiante de consejería que cree que la sanación comienza al ser visto y comprendido, especialmente en medio del caos que a menudo acompaña el trauma en las relaciones. Siente pasión por acompañar a los clientes mientras exploran sus emociones, establecen límites saludables, desarrollan herramientas de afrontamiento y se reconectan con sus fortalezas. Su objetivo es brindar un espacio de apoyo lleno de empatía, paciencia y ánimo, para que cada persona pueda salir de la espiral de los desafíos emocionales.
Shae LaFave, MHI
Shae LaFave, MHI
Shae LaFave, MHI
Shae is a counseling intern specializing in helping individuals navigate the chaos of depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, and daily overwhelm. She utilizes a trauma-informed, client-centered framework and integrates DBT-informed skills to support emotional regulation and behavioral awareness. In her secure, judgment-fre
Shae is a counseling intern specializing in helping individuals navigate the chaos of depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, and daily overwhelm. She utilizes a trauma-informed, client-centered framework and integrates DBT-informed skills to support emotional regulation and behavioral awareness. In her secure, judgment-free environment, clients can develop practical toolkits to set effective boundaries and avoid the spiral of losing control.
Zhane Brown, MHI
Shae LaFave, MHI
Shae LaFave, MHI
Zhane helps patients navigate anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, emotional burnout, self-esteem concerns, and chaotic life transitions in a supportive and nonjudgmental space. Her approach is warm and collaborative, focused on helping patients establish healthy boundaries, build healthier coping skills, and improve communication, a
Zhane helps patients navigate anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, emotional burnout, self-esteem concerns, and chaotic life transitions in a supportive and nonjudgmental space. Her approach is warm and collaborative, focused on helping patients establish healthy boundaries, build healthier coping skills, and improve communication, allowing them to feel more grounded and confident as they rise above any spiral of distress in their daily lives.
Join our virtual groups
Become a Chaos Coordinator! DBT Skills Building Class
Week 1: Beliefs and Action - Understanding how our beliefs shape our relationships and set healthy boundaries can help us break free from the chaos of negative patterns.
Week 2: Distress Tolerance - Developing strategies for distress tolerance is essential to prevent our emotions from spiraling out of control when faced with trauma.
Week 3: Self Soothing and Relaxation - Learning self-soothing techniques and relaxation methods can significantly improve our resilience in navigating the challenges of relationships.
Week 4: Mindfulness and Emotional Regulation - Practicing mindfulness allows us to regulate our emotions and maintain balance, even in times of chaos.
Week 5: Purpose and Passion - Identifying our purpose and passion can provide a strong foundation that helps us create fulfilling relationships and avoid a downward spiral.
Week 6: Life Vision - Crafting a life vision rooted in resilience and healthy boundaries empowers us to overcome the impact of past trauma.
Intro to Internship
Welcome to your gateway into the world of professional mental health counseling in Florida! This class is designed to guide aspiring counselors through the essential steps to become a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (RMHCI)—a critical milestone on the path to full licensure. Here, you’ll learn to navigate the chaos of human emotions and establish healthy boundaries in relationships, while addressing the trauma that often causes individuals to spiral in their mental health journey.
Ride the Wave; Stay Anchored. ACT for Emotional Regulation
If you feel everything intensely and find yourself caught in chaos, even after therapy, you're not the problem. You might just need to establish different boundaries. Ride the Wave is designed for those navigating trauma and emotional dysregulation, helping you avoid the spiral that can affect your relationships.